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Phone: 401-823-0488 Fax: 401 -823-0486
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The Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church is having a Flea Market and Feast Festival of Fun! On June 28, at 9am – 3pm, 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope. (Rain date is July 12.) The event includes BBQ of burgers, hot dogs and plenty of bargains and treasures to be found. Kids will enjoy plenty of games and a Bouncy House!! Vendor 12ft X 12ft space is available $30 in advance, or $40 on the day of (if still available). Please call Cindy: 401-821-8217 or email at sovumcri@gmail.com to reserve your space or for more set-up information.
Waste not, grow lots! Join Isaac Reid to hear about how compost is made, methods of composting at home, and how to use it, on Thursday, May 29, from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Coventry Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry. Attendees can opt to purchase a composting bin at 80% off for only $9.00! Brought to you by the Library and the Wantaknohow Garden Club. Registration not required. For more info, email JCoppa@coventrylibrary. org or call 822-910.
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hope (Scituate), is looking for donations of Christmas items for Christmas in July Sale being held on July 17, 18 and 19. Call Barbara: 401-827-8054
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Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry, has plots available in its Sowing Seeds Community Garden and is taking applications for the 2025 growing season. Completely fenced in garden area with community hand tools and seedlings to help you get started. Great for families and groups. Learn more and sign up at www.apostlesri.org/sowingseeds
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to Maine, Tuesday, August 12th. Savor a delightful lobster bake luncheon at Bull N Claw in Wells, Maine. After lunch, enjoy free time for shopping in Kennebunkport, ME. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick-up at 8:15 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 7:00 p.m. $124/person. Final payment due: Tuesday, July 22nd. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.
The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps. For more information, call 265-1406.
Shepherd of the Valley UMC is having a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, from 11AM to 3PM at 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope. Juneteenth is known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day and commemorates the day when all enslaved people in the US were finally freed (June 18, 1865). Games and crafts will begin at 11AM. Food will be served at 12PM, followed by a storyteller at 1PM. Kim Trusty, a Rhode Island singer, will wow us with her music at 2PM! All are welcome to come for part or the entire day! This event is free of charge!
The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA POLISH-AMERICAN
Our Lady of Czestochowa will hold its Polish-American Festival on Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14, from 5pm to 9pm on the school grounds at: 222 MacArthur Blvd., Coventry. Join us for Polish/American Food, music, games for all ages, raffles, Cow Chip Bingo and much more. Frozen golombki & pierogi available for sale. Free admission & parking. For more information: 401-821-7991 or visit www.olcsvp.org.
CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.
ELECTRICAL
JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 828-5908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR
VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401) 828-0097.
RATES &
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 345-3227. RI Reg. #5646.
PEST CONTROL
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING & HEATING
JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
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Three consecutive, Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Saints John and Paul Parish Center, 341 S Main St, Coventry: Tuesday, June 3: Catholic Teaching on End-of-Life Issues vs Euthanasia; Tuesday, June 10: The Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Documents & Funeral Arrangements; Tuesday, June 17: A Catholic Understanding of Redemptive Suffering & Dying vs The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act. Light refreshments will be provided as well as time for Q&A! Free will offering will be accepted to offset the cost of this program. We need baby diapers – all sizes! Please bring a package with you if you can.
Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday.
ALL ABOUT WHALES! Homeschooled children, ages 4 to 12, are invited to our monthly Homeschool Club on Tuesday, May 27 at 1pm at the Greene Public Library, 179 Hopkins Hollow Road, Greene, RI. Jane from ARRI will teach us all about whales! A fun and educational program. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required by calling 397-3873.
In Memory of Erika Tremblay Shea
An open house raffle fundraiser to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Old Theater Diner, 33 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry. Enjoy a free buffet, beautiful raffle prizes and live music to support a great cause! Questions, information or to donate please contact: Diane Tremblay 401-525-1096 or Pat Johnston 401-556-1567.
Did you know you can borrow passes to local museums from the Coventry Public Library? Our museum passes can be picked up from the library at 1672 Flat River Road, and allow free or discounted entrance to museums such as the Nathaniel Greene Homestead, the Paine House Museum, Mystic Seaport Museum, Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and more! Stop by, see our website, or give us a call at 822-6200 for more information. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FREE WOOD PALLETS ON-GOING SUPPLY – You pick up. Side of building at 64 Hope Avenue, Hope.
WANTED: JUNK LAWNMOWERS & air conditioners. Take for free. 401-829-0377.
THOROUGH & RELIABLE 18+ Years of experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 2483839. **I am fully vaccinated**
HIGHLAND CEMETERY, JOHNSTON Graceland, Lot 15. $1000 OBO. Call/text: 401-714-5332.
SIAMESE KITTENS
CFA REGISTERED, seal point, vetted males. $1100 each. Serious buyers only. Call: 401-222-0905.
WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY:
Senior Discount. $35.00 average. Hedge/bush trimming. Mulching. Free estimate. Call Sal: 401-8559028 or 401-256-2853.
FREE OLD TV. Works with cable. Call: 401741-9405.
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FOR SALE: LECTRIC TRIKE, loaded, $2,300 firm. 401-440-6951.
WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.
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CLEANUPS: Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 397-2781 or 741-2781.
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Yard Sales
ESTATE SALE: 233 Blackrock Road, Coventry. Sat. May 31, 9am-2pm. Furniture, tools, etc., something for everyone. Priced to sell.
35 CARLSON CIRCLE, West Warwick. Saturday, May 31, 8am. Something for everyone. Stop by!
87 PRINCETON AVENUE, Coventry. Saturday, May 31, 7:30am. Something for everyone!
ESTATE SALE: Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1, 9am-2pm, 330A Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. Bicycle, paintings oil/acrylic/gallery style, sofa, CD-player, unique vases, silver coffee set, antique wood-inlaid tray, large jewelry box, glass-top table and 4-teacup chairs, large wooden folding table, additional furniture and too many additional items to list.
986 WHALEY HOLLOW ROAD, Coventry. Saturday, May 31. 8am-2pm.
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At home in your slippers, but need to ask us a question? Try our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AM-4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during Summer Hours).
CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org
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to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glory Be’s. Publication must be promised. St Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. It helped me. Thank you St. Jude for answering my prayers. RSTP
The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne at 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org
Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-523-5723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.
Did you know that the Coventry Public Library has a ‘Library of Things’ that you can borrow such as: a telescope, ghost hunting kit, pop-up tent, wildlife camera, blood pressure monitor, bird watching kit, pickle ball set, lawn games, fishing poles, cake pans in many shapes and forms, VHS to DVD / digital converter, power meter, universal travel adapter, and more! For more information visit the Circulation Desk or call 822-9100 and press 1!
BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE
Knotty Oak Village Community Hall Bingo is back!! Bingo to be held at 14 Manchester Circle, Coventry on Saturdays at 4PM - doors open at 3PM. Snacks & beverages will be available for purchase.
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Wed. 5/28: Meatball soup, crustless chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, whole wheat roll, oatmeal cookies. Option: Italian grinder
Thurs. 5/29: Split pea soup, stuffed pork chop, rice pilaf, zucchini w/tomatoes, whole wheat roll, fruit cocktail. Option: Tossed salad w/grilled chicken
Fri. 5/30: Creamy chicken tomato soup, fish sandwich, cole slaw, sliced potatoes, whole wheat roll, cake. Option: Corned beef on rye
Mon. 6/2: Chicken soup, marry me chicken, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, fresh fruit. Option: Ham & Swiss on rye.
Tues. 6/3: Minestrone soup, roasted chicken thighs, mixed vegetables, rice pilaf, cookies. Option: Chef salad.
Wed. 5/28: Meatball soup, crustless chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, roll, dessert. Option: Italian grinder.
Thurs. 5/29: Split pea soup, stuffed pork chop, rice pilaf, zucchini w/ tomatoes, roll, dessert. Option: Tossed salad w/grilled chicken
Fri. 5/30: Creamy chicken tomato soup, fish sandwich, cole slaw, sliced potatoes, roll, dessert. Option: Corned beef on rye
Mon. 6/2: Chicken soup, marry me chicken, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, dessert. Option: Ham & Swiss on rye.
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By JENNIFER COATES
The renowned poet Maya Angelou once wrote of creativity: “You can’t use up creativity! The more you use, the more you have!”
There are few words which describe Robin Gursky, the owner of Endeavors and More in Coventry, better than these. Not only is Robin a creative person, she is also able to recognize, foster and celebrate it in her fellow artists. She is the epitome of someone who has endless talents of her own and an eye for the creative gifts of others.
Three years ago this June, Robin rallied the support of her husband Peter and their sons, Noah and Kyle, and purchased the site which now houses her family-run business, Endeavors and More. Here, she has curated a space where artists and artisans from around the region can showcase their works of art for all to see and purchase.
Whimsical art. Practical art. Decorative art. Functional art. Robin has brought together a world of inspiration — from paintings to jewelry to wood working, to hundreds of oneof-a-kind masterpieces! Her friendly smile and calming manner make her the perfect host for this unique and special collection.
To both honor her many customers and to salute her community of over sixty local artisans, Robin has planned a huge three-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 31st. All are invited to attend and enjoy the long-planned festivities of the day. The events all unfold both outside and inside at the shop’s Century Plaza location in Coventry.
Visitors will get to meet some of the local artisans and see their work, all of which is for sale. There will be a door prize and fabulous raffle offerings available from restau-
rants and local businesses as well as some of the original artwork featured in the shop. Watch for special guests from fellow small businesses including the refreshing juices of “Ali & Eli’s Freshly Squeezed” and the truly decadent cookies of “Cookie Chow.” Robin is also excited to introduce Little Lattes Play Café, a business that will be
opening across from Endeavors and More this August! Robin knows that the success of others directly impacts her success.
One of the main attractions of the day will be the exciting work of artist Mark Chatterley of 10kv Artworks. Mark “electrocutes” wood, creating breathtaking piece of art from a blank canvas.
The process, which he will be demonstrating, is called “Fractal burning.” Visitors may bring their own piece of wood (such as a cutting board) to “burn” or just marvel at Mark’s own creations which will be available to purchase. All these exciting events, as well as the opportunity to explore the charms of Endeavors and More, will take place
from 11:00am to 5:00pm! Come explore Endeavors & More at 89 Sandy Bottom Road. Call the shop at 401323-9825 or check it out on Facebook. Open Monday & Thursday, 3pm–9pm, Tues., Wed., Friday, 10am–6pm, and Saturdays 11am–5pm. Closed on Sundays.
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ELECTRICIAN: No job too small. Free estimates. RI #A4602. Insured. Jay, 826-2826.
HOME REPAIR: RI#22931-INSURED. Roof & Siding repair - Storm doors - Gutter cleaning & repairs - Vents - Deck repair - Doors & Bulkheads- ScreensChimney caps - Pressure washing. KEVIN, 8233572 (cell).
HOME REPAIRS, PAINTING & CLEANOUTS: Free estimates. Felix, 401-346-2729.
YARD MOWING WEEKLY/ BI-WEEKLY: Senior Discount. $35.00 average. Hedge/bush trimming. Mulching. Free estimate. Call Sal: 401-855-9028 or 401-256-2853.
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MAYNARD LANDSCAPING: 401-828-9576. Spring Cleanups. Grass cutting. Seeding. Shrub trimming.
JUNK REMOVAL & DUMP RUNS. Prices can’t be beat. Call Pat: 401-206-6404.
SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming, yard clean up. Expert Climber. Free estimates. Contact 401286-1407.
SPRING CLEAN-UP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 401-826-3444 or 401-441-9580. UP TO $5000! We buy junk, unwanted & repairable autos. Call today, gone today. 280-4987.
A healthy lawn thrives with the right amount of water and nutrients. Lawn care is a yearlong process. Even when the sun isn’t very strong and the temperatures are cold, a lawn still needs water. That water requirement multiplies when higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation.
The experts at LawnLove.com, a lawn care and landscaping resource, say grass needs between 1 and 11/2 inches of water a week. Many times precipitation will take care of all of a lawn’s water needs. But in times of drought or infrequent rain, it’s up to homeowners to provide the water a lawn requires.
If homeowners ask a dozen lawn experts what they recommend in terms of watering, they’re likely to offer 12 different answers. The type of soil and grass affects how frequently a lawn needs to be watered. According to the lawn care company Organo Lawn, it’s better to do a deep watering two or three times a week to promote strong grass roots and maintain a healthy microbial composition in soil than
to water the lawn daily, which leads to shallow roots and can wash away nutrients. But it is important for homeowners to recognize when their lawns are not getting ample water. Here are some signs a lawn needs a drink.
• Visible footprints: Elasticity of the grass blades decreases when the lawn is not getting enough water. If you walk on the lawn and footprints do not bounce back in a short amount of time, you likely need to water.
• Gaps between lawn and sidewalk: Lawn Pride says that the soil can shrink in drought
conditions. This may be visible where the lawn abuts a driveway, sidewalk or even planting beds. If you walk along the perimeter of a lawn and notice a gap between the grass and hardscape, it is time to water.
•Clumps of grass: It is a sign of drought stress when grass grows in clumps rather than uniformly across a lawn.
• Presence of dollar spot fungus: Grass can become susceptible to this fungus, which also is called ascochyta leaf blight. It only develops in lawns with shallow grass roots caused by improper lawn wa-
tering. It’s common in parts of Colorado and elsewhere and is noticeable when damage to the turf begins in the middle of the grass foliage.
• Slow growth: A lawn that doesn’t seem to be growing well, or doesn’t need to be mowed as frequently, likely isn’t getting enough water.
Adequate watering can help a lawn develop strong roots and maintain grass health. Homeowners who have questions about their lawns and watering can consult with a landscaper or a lawn care service.
(StatePoint) Some DIY projects are easier than others. Painting tricky areas like windows, curves, corners, murals and more might intimidate some painters, but don’t let difficulty deter you from transforming your home into a space you love. DIYers of all skill levels can complete tough paint projects with a few useful tips and the right tools.
Challenge 1: Windows
When facing any difficult painting project, like windows, preparation is critical. First, clean the wood trim with warm, soapy water and a cloth or sponge. For wooden windows that will require paint application near the glass, don’t forget to wipe the windowpanes with a glass cleaner. Buildup on these surfaces can prevent painter’s tape from bonding to the surface, leaving room around the edges for paint to seep through and creating unnecessary cleanup post-painting.
Once the surface is prepped, line each windowpane and the trim with painter’s tape, overlapping the edges in each
corner for the tightest seal.
Challenge 2: Curves and Edges
A good multi-surface painter’s tape can help DIYers achieve professional results for most paint projects, but when it comes to unusual contours, it’s worth investing in a conformable painter’s tape, like FrogTape Advanced. Made with thin but strong washi paper backing, the green tape lies flat while conforming to curved areas, like around light fixtures, mantels, molding and fireplaces. It’s also treated with exclusive PaintBlock Technology to seal tape edges for clean, sharp paint lines.
Challenge 3: Corners and Trim
When painting a wall or ceiling, it’s not always easy to prevent paint bleed in the corners where adjacent walls or trim meet. Properly applying painter’s tape can simplify the task.
When painting the ceiling, apply tape to the wall around the perimeter of the room,
keeping the tape flush with the line where the two areas meet, and overlap the tape in the corners. A similar process can be followed when painting wood trim. When the project is complete, remove the tape slowly at a 45-degree angle while the paint is still wet for best results.
Challenge 4: Murals
Recent consumer research conducted by FrogTape discovered that one of the most popular painting trends for DIYers is nature-inspired faux wallpaper. While more than half of people prefer painting a mural over applying wallpaper, 36% still say “not feeling confident in painting skills” is holding them back from trying this project.
Experienced painters may be confident enough to freehand a design, but those who are newer to the task can rely on painter’s tape or stencils to bring their vision to life. Stencils can be used as a guide to create floral or leaf patterns, or DIYers can sketch the shapes and tape them off with painter’s tape to
keep outlines crisply defined. Painting is one of the most rewarding DIY projects, but don’t make it harder than it has to be. These tips can help simplify your next paint project, no matter how complicated it might seem.
By ROB DUGUAY
Redundancy is an eternal enemy of creativity. No artist or entity wants to make a rehashing of something else. there’s always a desire to make something fresh and new.
Enter the Providence indie rock act Lookers. The quintet of lead vocalist Muggs Fogarty, guitarist and synth player Rafay Rashid, bassist and violinist Florence Wallis, guitarist Nick Politelli and bassist Bryan Fielding blend together elements of post-punk, disco, surf and alt-rock together to create an inventive sound.
This is best exemplified with their new album “Deeper”, which came out via the Brooklyn based record label Almost Ready Records on April 25.
The band has a unique background due to being somewhat like a supergroup with Rashid, Politelli and Fielding being part of the garage pop act Ravi Shavi, Wallis being part of the indie folk group The Low Anthem and Fogarty having a presence in the local poetry community. They also have ties to the area due to Rashid growing up in Warwick.
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human connection along with its successes and failures. Expect textured layers of influence, explosive energy, and danceable drive.”
“The album aims to be uncomplicated but complex while having a lot of highenergy, flirty, angsty, danceable songs mixed with moments to reflect and feel something honest.”
“‘Deeper’ was written over the course of several years and recorded in two clusters, one section in 2017 and the other in 2024,” the band collectively says about the full-length. “The album aims to be uncomplicated but complex while having a lot of high-energy, flirty, angsty, danceable songs mixed with moments to reflect and feel something honest. The songs on aren’t shying away from the stickiness and complexity of
The overall quality of the tracks within the new release is pristine, and this is a big credit to producer Bradford Krieger at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln. While capturing the structure, arrangements and instrumentation in excellent fashion, he also allowed the band to experiment and take some risks in order to push things forward. This is especially true in the songs “Animal” and “Alone” while others such as “Midnight TV Dinner”, “Depressed” and “Crisis” convey a more direct approach. While there’s a substantial sonic variety that comes across, the low leaning tones and Muggy’s operatic delivery keep the tracks related to each other. It’s a malleable adhesive for the sequencing while creating an enjoyable listening experience.
To give “Deeper” a listen, look it up on YouTube or Spotify and press play once you find it, or you can log onto Lookers’ Bandcamp page at lookers.bandcamp.com. You can also possibly make a purchase on that platform to download it into your digital music library. Lookers recently finished up a short run of shows around the Northeast, but if you’re aiming to catch their next performance, follow their Instagram page instagram.com/lookers to keep tabs. In the meantime, stop reading this article and give this new full-length a listen, it’s rock music with a wide range that finds a really cool balance.
22) Disruptive family disputes need to be settled so that everyone can move on. Avoid assuming this burden alone, though. Ask — no, demand help with this problem.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like some people’s ideas of surprises. But you could be in for a pleasant shock when someone finally sends a reply to a request you made so long ago that you almost forgot about it.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impatience with those who don’t keep up with you can cause resistance, which, in turn, can lead to more delays. It’s best to be helpful and supportive if you want good results.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise announcement from a colleague could put you on the defense. Gather your facts and respond. You’ll soon find the situation shifting in your favor.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The time spent away from a project pays off with a new awareness of options that you hadn’t considered before. Weigh them carefully before deciding which to choose.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a time to expect the unexpected. So, don’t be surprised if a decision that just recently seemed final suddenly opens up and leaves you with another chance to make an important choice.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a different tack on a work project might rankle some colleagues. But the positive results of your innovative course soon speak for themselves. Celebrate with a fun-filled weekend!
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Consider confronting a personal conflict while there’s still time to work things out. A delay can cause more problems. A longtime colleague might offer to mediate.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some emerging matters could impede the Lion’s progress in completing an important project. Best advice: Deal with them now before they can create costly delays.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Meeting new associates can be awkward, even if you’re in a high, positive phase right now. Best advice: Make them feel comfortable, and you’ll soon forget your own discomfort.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your aspect continues to favor an expanding vista. This could be a good time to make a career move, and taking an out-of-town job could be a good way to do it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you social Lions to blow-dry your manes, polish your claws, and look like the Fabulous Felines you are as you make new friends and influence the influential!
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Expectations run especially high this week, and you should feel confident in your abilities to take advantage of what might be offered. Meanwhile, a colleague has some advice you might find helpful.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience is called for as you await word on an important workplace situation. A personal circumstance, however, could benefit by your taking immediate action.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent flurry of activity leaves you in need of a little breathing space, and you’d be wise to take it. In other news, close family members should have an explanation about an emergency situation that just passed.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An insensitive act makes a difficult situation more so. But try not to waste either your physical or emotional energies in anger. Move on and let others fill the clod in on the facts of life.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t lose confidence in yourself. Those doubters are likely to back off if you demand that they show solid proof as to why they think your ideas won’t work.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A temporary setback might cause some unsettling moments for the usually sure-footed Goat. But keep going! The path ahead gets easier as you move forward.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s a good time to look into a training program or college course you’ve been considering. You might have a good place to use these sharpened skills sooner rather than later.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There’s welcome news from the workplace. There could also be good news involving a relationship that has long held a special meaning for you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Education dominates much of your aspect during this week. You might want to start checking out summer session courses that could help advance your career plans.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still might need to cut some lingering ties to a situation that no longer has the appeal it once held. In the meantime, you can start to explore other opportunities.
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Making progress often comes by fits and starts. But at least you’re moving straight ahead with no backsliding! You should soon be able to pick up the pace and reach your goals in due time.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be wary of a deal that gives confusing answers to your questions. Remember, it’s always risky swimming in unknown waters, so you need all the help you can get to stay on course.
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